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craveone · 04-09-2020, 07:08 AM

So i've had my LX for a few months. Its been great! I LOVE this camera! I stopped shooting for the past maybe 3 weeks or so. Pulled the camera out of the bag and noticed something odd. The LED lights are flashing instead of staying steady. I haven't changed the battery just yet, as I didn't have any on me. Last night I started using the camera. I was at f4 at 1/60th. there were a couple of times the mirror locked up on me. And I had to change the shutter speed for it to unlock. I'm REALLY hoping this isn't the "sticky mirror" syndrome happening, or the electronics going bad. Anyone have any insight?

Wheatfield · 04-09-2020, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by craveone

So i've had my LX for a few months. Its been great! I LOVE this camera! I stopped shooting for the past maybe 3 weeks or so. Pulled the camera out of the bag and noticed something odd. The LED lights are flashing instead of staying steady. I haven't changed the battery just yet, as I didn't have any on me. Last night I started using the camera. I was at f4 at 1/60th. there were a couple of times the mirror locked up on me. And I had to change the shutter speed for it to unlock. I'm REALLY hoping this isn't the "sticky mirror" syndrome happening, or the electronics going bad. Anyone have any insight?

It's the batteries going weak.
As an aside, if the camera doesn't have film in it, setting it in auto and pushing the button will effectively lock up the camera.

craveone · 04-09-2020, 07:37 AM

Thank you! I
m going to snag some batteries for it soon.

**pschlute** · 04-09-2020, 08:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by craveone

Thank you! I
m going to snag some batteries for it soon.

Just to add.... without batteries the camera will still function without metering, just select an appropriate speed.

If you have not got a manual for the camera download one from here....password is Pentax http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/mf/pentax_lx_manual_s.pdf

Wasp · 04-09-2020, 08:03 AM

It should still work for a while. I once found myself in a rural area when my LX started to flash its LED in the manner described. I could not find any camera batteries in the nearest one horse town. As I was about to start on a five day hiking trip, I just had to wing it. I kept my shutter speeds in the mechanical range (X to 1/2000) and the light meter remained operational for the whole trip. Lesson learned, I kept a spare set from then on.

j0n4hpk · 04-09-2020, 08:50 PM

I have an LX and noticed that it's more reliable when powered by 'silver-oxide' batteries, not the alkaline equivalents. Try getting a few pairs for spares.

**gofour3** · 04-09-2020, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by j0n4hpk

'silver-oxide' batteries

Yep they were always recommended over alkaline.

Phil.

04-09-2020, 07:08 AM	#1
craveone Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 69	Another Pentax LX question... So i've had my LX for a few months. Its been great! I LOVE this camera! I stopped shooting for the past maybe 3 weeks or so. Pulled the camera out of the bag and noticed something odd. The LED lights are flashing instead of staying steady. I haven't changed the battery just yet, as I didn't have any on me. Last night I started using the camera. I was at f4 at 1/60th. there were a couple of times the mirror locked up on me. And I had to change the shutter speed for it to unlock. I'm REALLY hoping this isn't the "sticky mirror" syndrome happening, or the electronics going bad. Anyone have any insight?

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04-09-2020, 07:25 AM	#2
Wheatfield Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 12,506	Originally posted by craveone So i've had my LX for a few months. Its been great! I LOVE this camera! I stopped shooting for the past maybe 3 weeks or so. Pulled the camera out of the bag and noticed something odd. The LED lights are flashing instead of staying steady. I haven't changed the battery just yet, as I didn't have any on me. Last night I started using the camera. I was at f4 at 1/60th. there were a couple of times the mirror locked up on me. And I had to change the shutter speed for it to unlock. I'm REALLY hoping this isn't the "sticky mirror" syndrome happening, or the electronics going bad. Anyone have any insight? It's the batteries going weak. As an aside, if the camera doesn't have film in it, setting it in auto and pushing the button will effectively lock up the camera.

04-09-2020, 07:37 AM	#3
craveone Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 69 Original Poster	Thank you! I m going to snag some batteries for it soon.

04-09-2020, 08:00 AM - 1 Like	#4
pschlute Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,560	Originally posted by craveone Thank you! I m going to snag some batteries for it soon. Just to add.... without batteries the camera will still function without metering, just select an appropriate speed. If you have not got a manual for the camera download one from here....password is Pentax http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/mf/pentax_lx_manual_s.pdf

04-09-2020, 08:03 AM	#5
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,308	It should still work for a while. I once found myself in a rural area when my LX started to flash its LED in the manner described. I could not find any camera batteries in the nearest one horse town. As I was about to start on a five day hiking trip, I just had to wing it. I kept my shutter speeds in the mechanical range (X to 1/2000) and the light meter remained operational for the whole trip. Lesson learned, I kept a spare set from then on.

04-09-2020, 08:50 PM	#6
j0n4hpk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 220	I have an LX and noticed that it's more reliable when powered by 'silver-oxide' batteries, not the alkaline equivalents. Try getting a few pairs for spares.

04-09-2020, 10:39 PM	#7
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 6,988	Originally posted by j0n4hpk 'silver-oxide' batteries Yep they were always recommended over alkaline. Phil.

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